Dear Island Creek Families,
What a wonderful second week of the school year with our Crocs! The first two weeks have been filled with excitement and learning as our Croc students have settled into their new classrooms.
We loved welcoming parents/guardians last night to Back to School Night. If you were unable to attend, slides have been uploaded to Schoology.
Thank you for sending your children to school prepared and ready to learn. Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes have made a significant impact on our school community.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun 4-day weekend and we look forward to welcoming our Crocs back to school on Tuesday!
Your Proud Administration Team,
Jen Fallert, Principal
Karen Baxter, Assistant Principal
Denise Cash-Pinckney, Assistant Principal
         
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To help plan Island Creek's childcare needs during the early release Mondays for elementary school-age children, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Island Creek Elementary.
The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.
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Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students.
Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day.
We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
All students Kindergarten through 6th grade classes have been learning about, and practicing, school wide and PE specific class routines/expectations. Students have been learning new warm-ups and practicing different exercises. We have enjoyed welcoming our new crocs in PE! All students have been practicing moving safely in the gym and working on modeling cooperative and respectful behaviors. We have been playing PE Jeopardy this year to learn routines and procedures!
Our PE units for the first quarter are Expectations & Cooperative games, Movement & Fitness, and Throwing & Catching. During our movement & fitness unit, students in 4th Grade, 5th Grade, and 6th Grade will learn and participate in Wellness Testing, which include Functional Fitness Challenges and the PACER. We are excited to learn together through various movement activities with all our Crocs this year!
Please ensure your child is ready to learn in P.E. by having the appropriate sneakers or tennis shoes on their classes P.E. days!
Wednesday, September 4; 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Do you have questions, wonderings, and/or thoughts that you would like to share with Island Creek Administrators? Ideas on how to make Island Creek an even better school community? We realize not every family is able to attend in-person chats, so we cordially invite families to join Ms. Fallert, Ms. Baxter, and Ms. Cash-Pinckney on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:30-12:15 via Zoom. Please register here to access the Zoom link (a new link will be sent each session).
FCPS' 2023-2030 Strategic Plan
✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student
As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
SPANISH:✨ Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia, equidad y oportunidad para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes
Al empezar un nuevo año escolar, la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid nos recuerda las metas del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS, que nos guía en entregar excelencia, equidad, y oportunidad para todos y cada uno de nuestros estudiantes. Vea el mensaje de la Dra. Reid.
Island Creek Elementary is hosting a parent coffee for our military connected families on Friday, September 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. You will meet Ms. LaMaya Middleton, our Island Creek Elementary Child & Youth Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), Ms. Marie Bailey and Ayesha Mahaffey, the School Liaison Officers from the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, and Ms. Katie Server, a Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Military Outreach Liaison. This is an opportunity to hear how they can provide support for your family, ask questions, and meet other military connected parents who have children attending Island Creek Elementary.
The meeting will be held in room 102, the school’s theater room. Please sign in at the front office before going to the meeting and bring your driver’s license as it is required for the sign-in process
Our Island Creek Library welcomes parent & guardian volunteers to join the adventures in our library. Whether you are seeking a peaceful and satisfying job in the quiet library back office (such as covering new books or repairing old books) or prefer a role in the thick of dozens of students looking for books to check out, your skills and efforts are needed to keep our library welcoming, engaging, and full of book joy. Volunteer roles are even available outside of school hours and with tasks that can be completed at home. Complete the volunteer interest form and Ms. Keaney, our librarian, will be in touch.
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Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below. These dates only apply to elementary school-age students.
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/rERUuFGfULyzTvre8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Island Creek Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.
Island Creek Elementary will release school-age students at 12:20 pm on the following days:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
FCPS has created a webpage to provide detailed information about the early release Mondays.
Family Resource Center
Back-to-School Toolkit: Proven Systems for Solving Disorganization, Procrastination, and Missed Deadlines with Ann Dolin
Unrelenting patterns of disorganization, procrastination, and late assignments wear down and discourage many parents of students (especially those with ADHD and other learning differences) as the school year grinds on. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
In this webinar, Ann will discuss:
- What a system is and why sustainable systems are game changers for kids
- Uncover which type of procrastinator your child is, from crisis-maker to dreamer, and get personalized solutions for each procrastination style
- How your child can effectively use a calendar system to combat procrastination and meet deadlines head-on
- Strategies to help your student maintain order with easy-to-implement organizational routines, like the Clean Sweep and Launching Pad
- Communication starters to develop a relationship of trust at the start of the school year and how to nurture it for a smooth academic journey
Join Educational Connections Founder and President Ann Dolin, M.Ed., an experienced author, educator, and advocate for this important webinar.
September 13, 2024 10-11 a.m.
Register online
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
❤️Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2: Labor Day Holiday Weekend (No school for students and staff)
❤️Wednesday, September 4: Zoom-in with Island Creek Admininstration (11:30-12:15)
❤️Friday, September 6: Military Family Coffee (8:30-9:30)
❤️Monday, September 16: 3-Hour early release for school-age students (please complete this form)
❤️Friday, September 20: 3rd Annual Croc Rock-n-Run
❤️Thursday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah (No school for students and staff)
❤️Friday, October 4: Teacher Workday (No school for students)
❤️Wednedsay, October 9: Advanced Academics Family Information Session (9:00-10:00; slides will be shared)
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